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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.52, 572.50 and 165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.52, 572.50 and 165.10 is: 247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.52 : 572.50 = 165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.52/572.50 = 165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.52x = 572.50 × 165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.52x = 94,519.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,519.75/381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.75

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